Kensington Place
4.5 star property

Luxury hotel near Long Street

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Kensington Place

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Superior Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Reception
Superior Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Overview of Kensington Place

9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

38 Kensington Crescent, Higgovale, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Popular LocationNourishd Juice Bar4 min walk
  • Popular LocationLiquorice & Lime4 min walk
  • Popular LocationBacini's4 min walk
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)17 min drive
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Room options

Standard Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 431 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Kensington Place is located in Cape Town City Centre, a neighborhood in Cape Town, and is in the entertainment district. Shoppers can check out Long Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Camps Bay Beach and Clifton Bay Beach. Check out an event or a game at Cape Town Stadium, and consider making time for Two Oceans Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed.

What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 7 min walk
  • Long Street - 2 min drive
  • Table Mountain - 6 min drive
  • Camps Bay Beach - 9 min drive
  • Clifton Bay Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Esplanade Station - 7 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 10 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Checkers - 13 min walk
  • Van Hunks - 12 min walk
  • Asoka - 12 min walk
  • Our Local - 14 min walk
  • The Black Sheep Restaurant - 10 min walk

About this property

Kensington Place

Luxury hotel located in Cape Town City Centre
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Kensington Place. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), access to a nearby health club, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A porter/bellhop, outdoor furniture, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Furnished balconies or patios, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–1:00 PM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony/patio

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Kensington Place Cape Town
Kensington Place Hotel
Kensington Place Hotel Cape Town
Kensington Place Cape Town, South Africa
Kensington Place Hotel Cape Town Central
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Kensington Place Hotel
Kensington Place Cape Town
Kensington Place Hotel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Kensington Place have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Kensington Place?

As of Mar 28, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kensington Place on Mar 29, 2024 start from $233.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Kensington Place pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kensington Place?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kensington Place?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Kensington Place?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Kensington Place provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Kensington Place located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kloof Street and Long Street. Table Mountain National Park and Cape Town Medi Clinic are also within 15 minutes.

Kensington Place Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

tasheer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful boutique hotel. Very comfortable rooms. Decor throughout the hotel is really charming. Great staff and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel for the Value
Great hotel for the value when visiting Cape Town. Beautiful property and the staff was very helpful. They also serviced a menu style breakfast every morning that was included. The rooms were small but for the value, it’s hard to beat this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katishia

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shukur

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Smriti, Philadelphia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Stay!

10/10 Excellent

Yuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant
Fantastic. Friendly. Would highly recommend. Nothing seemed too much trouble
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great choice
A really nice place in a quiet location in the centre of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place
This is a really lovely place in a very nice location. The rooms are beautifully fitted out. The staff were all really friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019